Job Description
The School Psychologist will be an advocate for students overall social and emotional well-being and offer support services to students through the multi-tiered systems support of framework. S/he will also be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive psychological services included but no limited to assisting them with overcoming problems, identifying potential academic or behavioral deficits, and providing direct and indirect services.
This position is not tenure eligible and will end on September 30, 2024.
Duties And Responsibilities
* Administer tests for initial referrals and reevaluations in accordance with applicable law
* Interpret testing data and prepare a comprehensive report of evaluation results.
* Maintain and submit weekly log of student referrals
* Selects appropriate tests for student assessment in accordance with applicable law
* Attends 504/IEP/PST meetings on identified students
* Counsels student individually and/or in groups
* Confers with resource consultants, supervisors, coordinators, teachers, and parents/guardians
* Attends staff meetings, workshops, and professional organization meetings for staff development
* Stays informed regarding research in psychological practices including testing results interpretation
* Works with outside agencies to assist in providing appropriate assessments, placements, and transition services.
* Maintains confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters in accordance with state and federal law.
* Engages in professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and effective leadership.
* Develops and conducts training programs on new or updated topics related to student support
* Responds to inquiries and requests in a timely and positive manner.
* Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
* Uses effective collaboration skills to work as an effective team member.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* Master's degree or higher in psychology or related field from an accredited college or university
* Three (3) years of psychology experience or related field
* A valid driver's license
SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.
The State does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.
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